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Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Ford Escape Price Comparison (MSRP)The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Ford Escape Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $24,135 Ford Escape XLT | ||||||
| Difference: $21,350 | ||||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $22,689 Ford Escape XLT | ||||||
| Difference: $19,667 | ||||||
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| Model Year | 2006 | 2006 | 2006 | 2007 | 2007 | 2007 |
| Model | SLK | SLK | SLK | Escape | Escape | Escape |
| Trim | SLK280 | SLK350 | SLK55 AMG | XLT | XLT Sport | Hybrid |
| Body | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Base Price | $42,900 | $46,950 | $61,500 | $22,280 | $23,910 | $25,655 |
| Base Invoice | $39,897 | $43,664 | $57,195 | $21,012 | $22,512 | $24,198 |
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 690 | 690 | 690 | |||
| Heated front seats | 690 | 690 | ||||
| CD changer, remote | 430 | 430 | 430 | |||
| Safety Package | 595 | 595 | 595 | |||
| Leather Comfort Group | 595 | 595 | ||||
| Premium Package | 3,995 | |||||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 642 | 642 | 642 | |||
| Heated front seats | 642 | 642 | ||||
| CD changer, remote | 400 | 400 | 400 | |||
| Safety Package | 506 | 506 | 506 | |||
| Leather Comfort Group | 506 | 506 | ||||
| Premium Package | 3,396 | |||||
| Options (change) | 1,810 | 1,810 | 1,120 | 1,190 | 1,190 | 4,590 |
| Options (change) | 1,684 | 1,684 | 1,042 | 1,012 | 1,012 | 3,902 |
| Destination | 775 | 775 | 775 | 665 | 665 | 665 |
| Gas Tax | 0 | 0 | 1,300 | 0 | 0 | -2,600 |
| Total Price | $45,485 | $49,535 | $64,695 | $24,135 | $25,765 | $28,310 |
| Total Invoice | $42,356 | $46,123 | $60,312 | $22,689 | $24,189 | $26,165 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Ford Escape
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Escape XLT | ||||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $15,160 | ||||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,903 | ||||||
| Model Year | 2006 | 2006 | 2006 | 2007 | 2007 | 2007 |
| Model | SLK | SLK | SLK | Escape | Escape | Escape |
| Trim | SLK280 | SLK350 | SLK55 AMG | XLT | XLT Sport | Hybrid |
| Body | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Engine | 228hp V6 | 268hp V6 | 355hp V8 | 153hp I4 | 200hp V6 | 133hp I4 H |
| Transmission | M6 | M6 | T7 | A4 | A4 | CVT |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | RWD | FWD | FWD | FWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | ?, 9 | ?, 9 | ?, 9 | 80, 4 | 80, 4 | 170, 4 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 205/55-16 | 225/45-17 | 225/40-18 | 235/70-16 | 235/70-16 | 235/70-16 |
| Total Price | $45,485 | $49,535 | $64,695 | $24,135 | $25,765 | $28,310 |
| Adjustments for Features | -6,190 | -6,190 | -8,955 | 0 | -525 | -1,825 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $39,295 | $43,345 | $55,740 | $24,135 | $25,240 | $26,485 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $4,050 | $16,445 | $0 | $1,105 | $2,350 |
| Total Invoice | $42,356 | $46,123 | $60,312 | $22,689 | $24,189 | $26,165 |
| Adjustments for Features | -5,764 | -5,764 | -8,348 | 0 | -493 | -1,687 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $36,592 | $40,359 | $51,964 | $22,689 | $23,696 | $24,478 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $3,767 | $15,372 | $0 | $1,007 | $1,789 |
Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Ford Escape
| Model Year | 2006 | 2006 | 2006 | 2007 | 2007 | 2007 |
| Model | SLK | SLK | SLK | Escape | Escape | Escape |
| Trim | SLK280 | SLK350 | SLK55 AMG | XLT | XLT Sport | Hybrid |
| Body | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | ||||||
| 6-speed manual | $150 | $150 | ||||
| 7-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1200 | |||||
| 4-speed automatic | $800 | $800 | ||||
| CVT | $1000 | |||||
| RWD | $0 | $0 | $0 | |||
| FWD | $0 | $0 | $0 | |||
| Accessories | ||||||
| AC power outlet | $100 | |||||
| Power rear side windows | $200 | $200 | $200 | |||
| Remote window/roof operation | $15 | |||||
| Tilt steering wheel, manual | $150 | $150 | $150 | |||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual | $250 | $250 | ||||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | $350 | |||||
| Wind blocker, small | $100 | $100 | $100 | |||
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | ||||||
| 4-wheel disc brakes | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Brake assist | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Knee airbag, driver | $75 | $75 | $75 | |||
| Knee airbag, passenger | $75 | $75 | $75 | |||
| Obstacle detection, rear | $250 | |||||
| Rollover sensor | $50 | $50 | $50 | |||
| Side curtain airbags | $350 | $350 | $350 | |||
| Stability control | $400 | $400 | $400 | |||
| Tire-pressure monitor | $75 | $75 | $75 | |||
| Traction control | $100 | $100 | $100 | |||
| Cargo Management | ||||||
| Cargo cover | $75 | |||||
| Roof rack | $300 | $300 | $300 | |||
| Climate Control | ||||||
| Dual-zone climate control | $125 | $125 | $125 | |||
| Heated windshield washer nozzles | $15 | $15 | $15 | |||
| Interior air filter | $0 | $0 | $0 | |||
| Intermittent wipers | $0 | $0 | $0 | |||
| Rear wiper | $175 | $175 | $175 | |||
| Residual heat | $50 | $50 | $50 | |||
| Variable intermittent wipers | $75 | $75 | $75 | |||
| Exterior | ||||||
| Body kit | $0 | |||||
| Bodyside cladding | $350 | |||||
| Bodyside cladding (gray/black) | $250 | $250 | ||||
| Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) | $25 | $25 | $25 | |||
| Deep-tinted rear windows | $275 | $275 | $275 | |||
| Power retractable hardtop | $6750 | $6750 | $6750 | |||
| Rear spoiler | $200 | |||||
| Tubular side steps | $350 | |||||
| Wheel-lip moldings | $75 | |||||
| Infotainment | ||||||
| Audio controls on steering wheel | $125 | $125 | $125 | |||
| CD changer, in-dash | $325 | $325 | ||||
| CD changer, remote | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| CD player | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | ||
| MP3-compatible player | $50 | $50 | $50 | |||
| Navigation system | $600 | |||||
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | $200 | $200 | $200 | |||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | ||||||
| Analog clock | $25 | $25 | $25 | |||
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | $75 | |||||
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | $150 | |||||
| Automatic headlights | $125 | $125 | $125 | |||
| Fog light, rear | $100 | $100 | $100 | |||
| Heated mirrors | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Large energy flow and fuel economy display | $25 | |||||
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | $25 | |||||
| Outside temperature display | $50 | $50 | $50 | |||
| Trip computer | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Turn signals on or near mirrors | $25 | $25 | $25 | |||
| Seats and Interior Trim | ||||||
| Aluminum trim | $100 | |||||
| Folding second row seats | $300 | $300 | $300 | |||
| Heated front seats | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Manual height adjuster, driver seat | $50 | $50 | ||||
| Manual height adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | $50 | ||||
| Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat | $50 | $50 | ||||
| Manual tilt adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | $50 | ||||
| Memory system, driver seat | $200 | |||||
| Memory system, passenger seat | $150 | |||||
| Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | |||||
| Power height adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | |||||
| Power recliner, driver seat | $100 | |||||
| Power recliner, passenger seat | $100 | |||||
| Power tilt adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | |||||
| Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces | $0 | |||||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | ||||||
| Alloy wheels | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | |
| Machined alloy wheels | $350 | |||||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | |||||
| White-letter tires | $0 | |||||
| Transmission | ||||||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | |||||
| Total Value of Features | $10,215 | $10,215 | $12,980 | $4,025 | $4,550 | $5,850 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $6,190 | $6,190 | $8,955 | $0 | $525 | $1,825 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -5,764 | -5,764 | -8,348 | 0 | -493 | -1,687 |
Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Ford Escape
| Model Year | 2006 | 2007 |
| Model | SLK | Escape |
| Body | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 4dr SUV |
| Wheelbase | 95.7 in | 103.2 in |
| Length | 160.7 in | 174.9 in |
| Width | 70.4 in | 70.1 in |
| Height | 51.0 in | 69.7 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,210 lb. | 3,157 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 18.5 gal. | 16.5 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 37.9 in | 40.4 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 52.2 in | 56.3 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 54.6 in | 53.2 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 42.5 in | 41.6 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 0.0 in | 39.2 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 0.0 in | 55.9 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 0.0 in | 49.1 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 0.0 in | 35.6 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 6.5 ft3 | 29.3 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 9.8 ft3 | 66.3 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Ford Escape XLT
| Safety Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Front side airbags | 350 | Yes |
| Side curtain airbags | 350 | No |
| Rollover sensor | 50 | No |
| Total Requested | 350 | 47% |
| Total Not Requested | 400 | 53% |
| Leather Comfort Group | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Leather-wrapped steering wheel | 150 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1050 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
Option Package Details
Ford Escape XLT Sport
| Safety Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Front side airbags | 350 | Yes |
| Side curtain airbags | 350 | No |
| Rollover sensor | 50 | No |
| Total Requested | 350 | 47% |
| Total Not Requested | 400 | 53% |
| Leather Comfort Group | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Leather-wrapped steering wheel | 150 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1050 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
Option Package Details
Ford Escape Hybrid
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated mirrors | 25 | Yes |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Cargo cover | 75 | No |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | No |
| AC power outlet | 100 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | No |
| CD changer, remote | -125 | Yes |
| Trip computer | 150 | Yes |
| Large energy flow and fuel economy display | 25 | No |
| Unbranded, 170W, 4 speakers | 350 | No |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Leather-wrapped steering wheel | 150 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1300 | 48% |
| Total Not Requested | 1400 | 52% |
| Safety Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Front side airbags | 350 | Yes |
| Side curtain airbags | 350 | No |
| Rollover sensor | 50 | No |
| Total Requested | 350 | 47% |
| Total Not Requested | 400 | 53% |
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